Safari Shack food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Redcar and Cleveland
Safari Shack holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Safari Shack was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Eston Road, Grangetown, TS6 6US
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,147 rated places in Redcar and Cleveland score this low, about one in 191. By contrast 94% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,077 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Safari Shack | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Safari Shack the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Safari Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big D's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Crust Busters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at St. Peter's Catholic College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Albion Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Albo's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Big Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Safari Shack
What is Safari Shack's food hygiene rating?
Safari Shack has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Safari Shack safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Safari Shack last inspected?
Safari Shack was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Safari Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Safari Shack compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, while Safari Shack holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Safari Shack and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Redcar and Cleveland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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